| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $133.85 | 6.406% | $142.4244 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.30 | 8.835% | $98.278 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.29 | 4.399% | $259.2123 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 5.501% | $44.9645 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.26 | 13.175% | $170.0568 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.59 | 11.718% | $115.7287 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.97 | 5.188% | $106.2083 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.88 | $936.8730 | $936.87 | $936.85 | $936.90 | |